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General FAQ

[Q1]
ModelsAll Models
ProblemShort Range
CauseAntenna Placement
SolutionAntenna should be straightened up and avoid touching the chassis of the opener or other metal parts
[Q2]
ModelsAll Models
ProblemShort Range
CauseRemote Low Battery
SolutionReplace battery in the remote control
[Q3]
ModelsAll Models with Deluxe Wall Console or LCD Wall Console
ProblemLight flashes 3 times but door won't operate
CauseVacation Lock is enabled
SolutionDisable vacation lock function on the wall console
[Q4]
ModelsAll Models
ProblemLight continues to flash (10 times) and door won't close
CauseSafety infrared sensor not aligned properly or being blocked by obstacle
SolutionAlign safety infrared beam until the green LED on the receiver safety sensor is on
[Q5]
ModelsAll Models
ProblemOpener doesn't respond to wall button, and light continues to flash (10 times) when remote is activated
CauseWire connections for wall button and safety infrared sensor are reversed
SolutionCheck and ensure the wire connections for the safety infrared sensor and wall button are correct
[Q6]
ModelsAll Models
ProblemDoor stops immediately after activation or during operation and light continues to flash (15 times)
CauseWeight of the door exceeds the usual limit, causing the opener to stop. Door may be un-balanced or required to learn the force again
SolutionEnsure the door is balanced and re-learn the force setting again for both up and down operations
[Q7]
ModelsAll Models
ProblemLight continues to flash, non stop
CauseWall button wire connection short circuit
SolutionCheck wire connection of wall button ensure no short circuit to the wall button wires
[Q8]
ModelsAll Models with Single Button Push Button
ProblemLight flashes 3 times after activating the remote control and door won't open or close
CausePush button wires may be in contact with other solder joint on the circuit board
SolutionEnsure the wires are not touching any of the solder joints, besides the terminal screws
[Q9]
ModelsAll Models
ProblemDoor doesn't respond to remote control
CauseButton on the remote control is not depressed long enough
SolutionPress the button on the remote control for at least 1 second to activate it
[Q10]
ModelsAll Models
ProblemOpener doesn't respond, safety infrared sensors and wall button installed correctly
CauseTravel limits are not programmed
SolutionProgram up and down travel limits
[Q11]
ModelsAll Models
ProblemBoth red and green LEDs are off on the safety infrared sensors
CauseWire connections are incorrect for the safety infrared sensors
SolutionTwist the alike-color on 2 sensors together (white to white, and red to red), then connect these 2 pairs of wires to the safety infrared terminals on the opener
[Q12]
ModelsAll Models
ProblemDoor reverses after fully closed
CauseFully closed travel limit is programmed incorrectly, it should be programmed so it stops just before the door hitting the ground
SolutionProgram the fully closed travel limit again so it stops just before hitting the ground
[Q13]
ModelsAll Models
ProblemDoor doesn't reverse during closing when safety infrared sensor is blocked. Instead, it reverses during opening when safety infrared sensor is blocked
CauseTrolley and turnbuckle are installed incorrectly
SolutionInstall the trolley and turnbuckle on the opposite side of the T-rail
[Q14]
ModelsAll Models
ProblemCompact Fluorescent Light continues to flicker after installing to the opener
CauseOnly Tungsten bulb can be used
SolutionReplace light bulb by a tungsten bulb
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